Living life in the UAE can be difficult at times, as the cost of living increases & tourism drives up prices! Every time you check your social media you will see friends undertaking weekend getaways to luxury resorts, spa packages, dining out and a whole host of activities. There is no need to panic… As this can now be you! Here is our handy guide to money saving and bagging a bargain here in the UAE.
Located approximately 222km from Abu Dhabi is the sleepy haven of Liwa Oasis, a place of seclusion and tranquility, as far from the glitz and glamour of the city as you can get in the UAE. It takes just over two hours to drive to Liwa from Abu Dhabi, making it the perfect place for a weekend getaway or mini break.
Moving abroad can be a tricky thing to do. Discovering a new country and all that it has to offer whilst also trying to set up a new life and adjust to a new culture. To make things slightly easier, we here at Out & About UAE have come up with a list of essential smart phone apps to make your life here that little bit simpler.
When you think of the United Arab Emirates you generally tend to think of the glitz & glamour of Dubai & there is no greater symbol of this than the Burj Khalifa – currently the tallest building in the world, towering 828m over the desert landscape below…
…Despite this I want to explore the architectural wonders of the capital city Abu Dhabi. I think my interest in architecture stems from being driven through London as a child & marveling at the scale and scope of the man-made structures surrounding me – fast forward thirty years and here we are in the Middle East exploring Abu Dhabi! Each time that I visit the capital I am astounded by the architecture on display, and have devised a driving tour that takes in all of these amazing buildings in one simple route.
Towering 1240 metres over the garden city of Al Ain is Jebel Hafeet (جبل حفيت) – Abu Dhabi Emirates highest peak and the second highest in all of the UAE. Jebel Hafeet is easily accessible from either Abu Dhabi or Dubai and is approximately 90 minutes drive from either city.
Last week Out & About took a trip to the Eastern Mangroves National Park in Abu Dhabi with Noukhada Adventure Company. The mangroves are located just off of the E48 highway, and though the launch point was a little tricky to find, upon arrival we were greeted warmly by the Noukhada team. Once kitted out with the kayaking essentials of life vests and paddles, and after a brief safety demonstration, we were off!
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